Broad Cove surf break

Broad Cove surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Saturday 11 Apr 2026 ADT
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Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
3.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 11th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 11th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 14th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 7mm) on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 1°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
2
2
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.7
SE
1.3
SSW
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
S
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)999999957898877787797
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1681761651416455878718121246490948245527040164321
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
20
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
20
NW
10
W
25
SSW
35
SSW
20
WSW
15
NW
10
SE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
E
15
NE
15
E
10
E
15
SE
15
NNW
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffoffoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:39PM
1.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:16AM
0.49
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise6:41--6:39--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--
Sunset-7:55--7:57--7:59--8:00--8:00--8:01--8:02-
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
light snow
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1------42--1--6--67--
Temp. °C6756983610141461115881056107
Feels °C (?)02-1-233-4081112310146472462
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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